Moovit Updates

Israel Railways Activity on the Weekend of 27-28/10/23

Dear passengers,

Due to the security situation, train services will be increased over the weekend, with trains operating on Friday night and throughout Saturday. The rides will be free of charge. There is no need to validate a trip in the app.

On Friday evening, with the conclusion of regular service (as part of the current schedule), starting around 17:00 (approximately), and throughout the night, as well as on Saturday until around 20:00:

These trains will operate until the resumption of regular service on Saturday night.

 

Additionally, due to security constraints, several train stations are closed for service, and alternative shuttle service is provided:

Stations with alternative bus service: (Buses will depart once an hour)
Ahihud, Beit She’an, Afula, Kfar Baruch, Kfar Yehoshua, Rishon LeZion HaRishonim, Beit Shemesh, Ramla, Dimona.

Additional closed stations:
Kiryat Hayim, Hod Hasharon Sokolov, Raanana South, Holon Junction, Bat Yam Komemiyut, Paatei Modi’in, Lod Ganei Aviv, Kfar Chabad, Mazkeret Batya, Yavne Mizrah, Kiryat Malachi Yoav.

On Friday and Saturday, 27-28.10.23, the following stations will also be closed: Haifa Hutzot HaMifratz, Be’er Ya’akov, and Netanya Sapir.

In accordance with the security forces’ instructions, the Sderot, Netivot, and Ofakim stations are temporarily closed and train services are not operating at these stations.

The alternative shuttles operated by the railway are available in the Trip Plan and lines tab in the Moovit app.

Alternative bus service on Friday:

Origin station Intermediate stations Destination station Departure times
Beit She’an station Afula, Migdal HaEmek and Yokne’am stations HaMifrats Central Station 6:00 to 15:00, every hour
HaMifrats Central Station Yokne’am, Migdal HaEmek and Afula stations Beit She’an station 6:00 to 13:00, every hour
Beit Shemesh station Ramla station Lod station 5:55 to 13:55, every hour
Lod station Ramla station Beit Shemesh station 6:30 to 14:30, every hour
Lod station Rishon Letsiyon HaRishonim station 6:35 to 13:35, every hour
Rishon Letsiyon HaRishonim station Lod station 6:00 to 14:00, every hour

Alternative bus service on Saturday:

Origin station Intermediate stations Destination station Departure times
Beit She’an station Afula, Migdal HaEmek and Yokne’am stations HaMifrats Central Station 22:40, 23:40
HaMifrats Central Station Yokne’am, Migdal HaEmek and Afula stations Beit She’an station 22:40, 23:40
Beit Shemesh station Ramla station Tel Aviv Savidor Center station 22:15
Lod station Ramla station Beit Shemesh station 23:15
Lod station Rishon Letsiyon HaRishonim station 23:25
Rishon Letsiyon HaRishonim station Lod station 23:45

🔔 Please note – Reservists recruited as part of the emergency call-up (Order 8) may travel by train for free, without having to purchase a ticket. Please approach one of the station staff members and present an emergency Call-Up Order 8 recruitment certificate, or arrive in military uniform.


Moovit is updated with latest changes that are being published by the bus operators and the Ministry of Transportation.

Wishing for better days and safe travels,

The Moovit Team

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